Co-chair vs student dean

The differences between co-chairs and student deans can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 4-6 years to become both a co-chair and a student dean. Additionally, a co-chair has an average salary of $89,374, which is higher than the $59,497 average annual salary of a student dean.

The top three skills for a co-chair include community outreach, alumni and plan events. The most important skills for a student dean are behavior issues, staff development, and crisis intervention.

Co-chair vs student dean overview

	Co-Chair	Student Dean
Yearly salary	$89,374	$59,497
Hourly rate	$42.97	$28.60
Growth rate	7%	7%
Number of jobs	2,878	10,422
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 71%	Bachelor's Degree, 56%
Average age	47	47
Years of experience	6	6

What does a co-chair do?

A co-chair is responsible for supporting the duties and responsibilities under the supervision of a chair. Co-chairs help with the implementation of effective plans and programs that would benefit the organization. They handle fundraising events, marketing campaigns for promotional programs, audit reports, and evaluating the committee's suggestions and recommendations for its success. A co-chair must have excellent communication and leadership skills and critical-thinking on developing strategies to supervise meetings and events alongside the chair.

What does a student dean do?

A Student Dean is focused on responding to students' needs at a college or university. They plan and direct university activities related to student services and campus life.

Co-chair vs student dean salary

Co-chairs and student deans have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Co-Chair	Student Dean
Average salary	$89,374	$59,497
Salary range	Between $22,000 And $349,000	Between $32,000 And $109,000
Highest paying City	-	New York, NY
Highest paying state	-	New York
Best paying company	-	Dawson School
Best paying industry	-	Education

Differences between co-chair and student dean education

There are a few differences between a co-chair and a student dean in terms of educational background:

	Co-Chair	Student Dean
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 71%	Bachelor's Degree, 56%
Most common major	Business	Educational Leadership
Most common college	University of Pennsylvania	University of Pennsylvania

Co-chair vs student dean demographics

Here are the differences between co-chairs' and student deans' demographics:

	Co-Chair	Student Dean
Average age	47	47
Gender ratio	Male, 34.2% Female, 65.8%	Male, 61.2% Female, 38.8%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 10.7% Unknown, 4.0% Hispanic or Latino, 14.2% Asian, 4.4% White, 66.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%	Black or African American, 11.9% Unknown, 4.0% Hispanic or Latino, 14.3% Asian, 4.4% White, 64.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
LGBT Percentage	16%	16%

Differences between co-chair and student dean duties and responsibilities

Co-chair example responsibilities.

Develop leadership skills and communication skills to manage coordinates and officers, ensure everyone are motivated and organize.
Recruit potential new members to the fraternity including organizing events, liaising with Greek system leadership and educating new members
Plan agenda and co-le monthly PTA meetings.
Serve on state finance and compliance oversight committee.
Serve as co-creator of high school scholarship in memory of close friend.
Promote sorority events and open houses through mediums such as Facebook and banners.

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Student dean example responsibilities.

Implement recruitment efforts with local schools and colleges.
Assist with tours of various HBCU and non-HBCU colleges and universities.
Foster a positive school culture through oversight of social activities including talent shows, prep rallies and community meetings.
Provide comprehensive oversight and direction.
Foster positive campus climate for very diverse student population.
Work cooperatively with other administrators to promote student success and a positive campus climate.

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Co-chair vs student dean skills

Common co-chair skills

Community Outreach, 16%
Alumni, 11%
Plan Events, 7%
Facebook, 6%
Professional Development, 6%
Student Organizations, 5%

Common student dean skills

Behavior Issues, 9%
Staff Development, 7%
Crisis Intervention, 6%
Student Achievement, 5%
Progress Monitoring, 5%
Student Services, 4%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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